I actually know which story I'm submitting, but it needs a lot of work. And I've got a novel to finish before I can work on it. Hmm, maybe I should rearrange things, then submit the story early so I don't have to worry about it. Too many stories, not enough time.

I'm hoping to write something completely new.Lord knows if this will happen, but as I sit here now, I'd like to think that a completely new story is going to be what I sub, and it's as of yet unimagined. That idea gives me a thrill, and a boost.

I'm pretty excited about my story for Q1. It, and a bunch of ideas, came to me in June while I was still flying high from the HM. It's pretty out there though - so not sure if it's a great story or just a silly idea. I hope to be submitting it to my writer's group in a couple weeks - so will see what they have to say and then submit it. Good luck to everyone!

I wasn’t excited about mine until yesterday when I finally started to get into the setting and the characters. I took Dave’s recent blog with the seven elements he looks for and taped it over my desk. I started much earlier this quarter! I should be open for a swap in a week or so if anyone is interested.

RSchibler wrote:I wasn’t excited about mine until yesterday when I finally started to get into the setting and the characters. I took Dave’s recent blog with the seven elements he looks for and taped it over my desk. I started much earlier this quarter! I should be open for a swap in a week or so if anyone is interested.

I haven't decided for sure if I'm updating an old story or working on a new one, but I have something I can trade regardless.

If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. ~ Mark Twain

RSchibler wrote:I wasn’t excited about mine until yesterday when I finally started to get into the setting and the characters. I took Dave’s recent blog with the seven elements he looks for and taped it over my desk. I started much earlier this quarter! I should be open for a swap in a week or so if anyone is interested.

I haven't decided for sure if I'm updating an old story or working on a new one, but I have something I can trade regardless.

Like I said, I got excited, and finished a first draft today. Whenever anyone is up for a swap, I’m down.

I feel so relaxed with the deadline so far off! Every other quarter I’ve submitted (this is my fourth time ever) I cranked out a story in the last month.

thegirlintheglasses wrote:Ugh I'm only halfway through draft one. Pencil to paper. Gotta finish the first so I can get to the fifth... Or tenth...

Three scenes left to write for my first draft...less than four thousand words to go...and I'm having trouble staying focused. My new Millenium Falcon model is calling to me, and my birthday is next week, and Thanksgiving is coming, and Christmas, and work deadlines, and building the house.

While my story has been through a number of readers already, I am also available for swaps. I learn so much from critiquing, and my story gets stronger with every person's feedback, I don't mind at all. I usually respond within a week but with NaNo and the holidays coming up, ymmv. Send me a PM if you want to swap.

Hmm, the other day I was thinking of this next quarter. I am working on the story for it. I may or may not use. Actually I also had the thought to use a flash tale I write recently and add to it. With more details in the back story and deeper into the MC's mind and something else maybe so.

Started my first draft of a story, yesterday. Got 500 words in, got stuck, went to work, and realized I was beginning the story too early while I was halfway through my shift. Had to scrap almost everything I wrote, this morning. Even so, I've gotten started! And I'm (GASP) pantsing my first draft. Because some stories/characters defy structure.

If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. ~ Mark Twain

disgruntledpeony wrote:Started my first draft of a story, yesterday. Got 500 words in, got stuck, went to work, and realized I was beginning the story too early while I was halfway through my shift. Had to scrap almost everything I wrote, this morning. Even so, I've gotten started! And I'm (GASP) pantsing my first draft. Because some stories/characters defy structure.

disgruntledpeony wrote:Started my first draft of a story, yesterday. Got 500 words in, got stuck, went to work, and realized I was beginning the story too early while I was halfway through my shift. Had to scrap almost everything I wrote, this morning. Even so, I've gotten started! And I'm (GASP) pantsing my first draft. Because some stories/characters defy structure.

You can always make yourself feel a little bit better by saying, "Well, at least I only had to scrap x words instead of x^2!" Seems to work for me...sometimes.

-Phillip

1x SF2x HM2x R---“If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn.” ― Ray Bradbury

disgruntledpeony wrote:Started my first draft of a story, yesterday. Got 500 words in, got stuck, went to work, and realized I was beginning the story too early while I was halfway through my shift. Had to scrap almost everything I wrote, this morning. Even so, I've gotten started! And I'm (GASP) pantsing my first draft. Because some stories/characters defy structure.

You can always make yourself feel a little bit better by saying, "Well, at least I only had to scrap x words instead of x^2!" Seems to work for me...sometimes.

-Phillip

I didn't end up having to scrap as much as I thought I would, this morning. Last quarter I scrapped an entire draft--and I still got an R. Gotta love it.

If a person offend you, and you are in doubt as to whether it was intentional or not, do not resort to extreme measures; simply watch your chance and hit him with a brick. ~ Mark Twain